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Half Marathon/10K/5K Race Information

Race Information

Race Half Marathon 10K 5K
Start Time 8:00 am 8:15 am 8:30 am
Distance 21.1 km (13.1 miles) 10 km (6.2 miles) 5 km (3.1 miles)
Entry Fee Includes
  • PUMA technical running shirt
  • Exclusive medal for all half marathon, 10K and 5K finishers
  • Personalized race bib, if you register by Tuesday, May 14, 2024
  • Amazing on course aid stations, including the Toronto Firefighter’s Water Station and the Chocolate Station
  • A great post run party, with post race snacks, samples and activities all provided by our sponsors
  • A timed race and results provided by Sportstats
  • Chance to support kids with cancer by supporting POGO

PUMA Technical Running Shirt

Half Marathon & 10K/5K Finisher Medals

Race Kit Pick-up

Pre-Race Kit Pick-up Information and Details:

  • We strongly encourage you to pick up your race kit before race day to avoid race day line-ups and unnecessary stress.
  • To pick up your race kit, you will need your bib number (which will be emailed to you during race week) and a piece of photo identification.
  • If you are picking up for a friend, you will need their bib number or a copy of their confirmation email AND written authorization via email, text or direct message that you have permission to collect their kit on their behalf.
  • T-shirt sizes are not guaranteed.

Location:
The Runner’s Shop
374 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M5S 1X2

Time:
Thursday, May 23, 2024 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Friday, May 24, 2024 from 11:00 am to 6:30 pm

Race Day Kit Pick-up Information and Details:

  • Race Day Kit Pick-up is very busy and line-ups are to be expected. Please allow adequate time to collect your kit and prepare for your race.
  • To pick up your race kit, you will need your bib number (which will be emailed to you during race week) and a piece of photo identification.
  • T-shirt sizes are not guaranteed.
  • There will be NO race day registration.

Location:
At the Race Site at Wilket Creek Park
1132 Leslie Street, Toronto, ON M3C 3L8

Time:
Saturday, May 25, 2024 from 6:45 am

Picking up for a Friend or Having a Friend Pick up for you:

  • If you are picking up a kit for a friend/friends, you will need their bib number (which will be emailed during race week) OR a copy of their confirmation email AND written authorization via email, text or direct message that you have permission to collect their kit on their behalf.
Race Day Schedule
6:45 am Race Site, Information Tent, Kit Pick-up, Baggage Check Open
8:00 am Half Marathon Race (Red Corral) START
8:00 am Wave #1
8:03 am Wave #2
8:06 am Wave #3
8:15 am 10K Race (Yellow Corral) START
8:15 am Wave #1
8:17 am Wave #2
8:19 am Wave #3
8:30 am 5K Race (Blue Corral) START
8:30 am Wave #1
8:33 am Wave #2
8:36 am Wave #3
8:39 am Wave #4
10:00 am  Awards Ceremony begins
11:30 am  Course closes down
Wave Start Details

To enable everyone to have the fastest and safest race possible, we will be utilizing a wave start for all three distances.

You will be assigned to a corral/starting position based on the estimated finishing time you provided upon registration. If you need to change your estimated finishing time, you may do so by logging in to your Race Roster Participant Dashboard. The deadline to edit your registration data is Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

Half Marathon Wave Start:

Wave Number Estimated Finish Time Corral/Start Position Bib Colour Start Time
Half Marathon Wave #1 under 2:00 hours Corral #1 Red 8:00 am
Half Marathon Wave #2 2:01 – 2:20 hours Corral #2 Red 8:03 am
Half Marathon Wave #3 2:21 – 3:30 hours Corral #3 Red 8:06 am

10k Wave Start:

Wave Number Estimated Finish Time Corral/Start Position Bib Colour Start Time
10K – Wave #1 under 1:00 hour Corral #1 Yellow 8:15 am
10K – Wave #2 1:01 – 1:14 hours Corral #2 Yellow 8:17 am
10K – Wave #3 1:15 and over Corral #3 Yellow 8:19 am

5k Wave Start:

Wave Number Estimated Finish Time Corral/Start Position Bib Colour Start Time
5K – Wave #1 under 28:00 minutes Corral #1 Blue 8:30 am
5K – Wave #2 28:01 – 32:59 minutes Corral #2 Blue 8:33 am
5K – Wave #3 33:00 – 35:59 minutes Corral #3 Blue 8:36 am
5K – Wave #4 36:00 minutes and over Corral #4 Blue 8:39 am
Course Description

The half marathon, 10K and 5K routes all follow the relatively flat, paved paths within the park system. The out and back routes are NOT closed to the public.

Click here to see all our route maps.

Course Restrictions
  • Age Limits: All children must be registered in the race. The minimum age for participation in the half marathon is 14 years old. The minimum age for participation in the 10K is 8 years old. For the 5K, the minimum age is 6 years old. Anyone under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult who is also registered in the race.
  • Safety: For safety reasons, strollers, baby joggers, bikes, inline skates, skateboards and dogs are NOT allowed.
  • Wheelchairs: Our course follows the paved park paths within Sunnybrook Park. However, some of these narrow roads, bridges and pathways within the park system make the course suitable for runners and walkers only. It is for this reason that wheeled devices are not permitted in the 10K or half marathon race. The 5K route, while on narrow pathways, is on a paved, flat and obstacle-free route. Wheelchairs are permitted on the 5K route. For the safety of all participants, 3-wheeled racing wheelchairs are not permitted on course.
Timing and Race Results

We will be using the MYLAPS BibTag Timing system at all of our races this season. With this technology your timing chip or BibTag is now placed on the back of your race bib. It must be correctly worn on race day for your race time to be accurately captured.

Important information:

  • Do not remove the BibTag or foam spacer from your bib.
  • Your bib must be visible at all times on the route.
  • Do not fold your bib or excessively bend or twist the BibTag.
  • Wear your bib on your front. Do not wear it on your back, side, leg or arm.
  • Remember, it’s “No Bib = No Time!”

The time limit is 3 hours and 30 minutes for completing the half marathon race before the finish line is dismantled.

Results will be posted immediately after the race at: www.sportstats.ca

Hydration
  • Pre-Race and Post Race Hydration: at the Start/Finish Line – supplied with ESKA water and nuun electrolyte drink
  • On Course Hydration:
    • The Half Marathon has six water/electrolyte stations with ESKA water and nuun active electrolyte drink approximately every 3 km on the route.
    • The 10K has three water/nuun active electrolyte stations on the route.
    • The 5K has one water station/nuun active electrolyte station on the route.
Awards
  • Awards are given to the first three women and first three non-binary overall winners and the top three women finishers per age group.
  • Age group results are based on 5 year increments.
General Race Day Info

Finish Line Safety: Safety is our priority at all PUMA Toronto Women’s Run Series events. For that reason, and in response to participant feedback, children are not allowed to cross the finish line with their mother unless they are registered in the race. We have created this policy to ensure the safety of all participants, volunteers and fans. Allowing non-participants, including young children, to cross the finish line serves as a distraction to other finishers, poses a safety risk and disrupts our finish line operations. We know you want to celebrate this wonderful achievement of finishing the race with your children, but we ask you to do so only after you cross the finish line. Family and friends are encouraged to reunite with their athlete in the post-race area just beyond the finish line. Only athletes wearing a bib number will be allowed to cross the finish line and receive a medal.

Bag Check: Bag check opens on race day at 6:45 am. You are strongly encouraged to drop off your bag as early as possible. Use the removable baggage tag on your bib and attach it to your bag.

Porta Potties: Located at the start/finish area and at each hydration station on course.

Race Photographers: Our official race photographers, FinisherPix, will be on the course and at the finish line taking amazing race day photos. You will receive an email after the race with a link to all photos.

POGO Pledge Drop-off: Representatives from POGO will be at the POGO tent for pledge collection. You can drop off any funds you have at the tent.

Hotel Information: Click here for more details.

Getting to the Race Site

Main entrance to Wilket Creek Park is at the main park entrance to Sunnybrook Park at 1132 Leslie Street, Toronto, ON M3C 3L8. This entrance is just 100 m north of Eglinton Avenue East.

  • Driving: The entrance to the park is at 1132 Leslie Street, Toronto, ON M3C 3L8. This is 100 m north of Leslie Street and Eglinton Avenue.
    • From the 401 Take the Leslie Street exit off the 401, proceed south almost six kilometres to the entrance of Sunnybrook Park.
    • From downtown Toronto go north on Avenue Road, Yonge Street, Mt. Pleasant Road or Bayview Avenue to Eglinton Avenue, turn right (east), continue to Leslie Street, turn left (north) 100 m to the entrance of Sunnybrook Park.
    • From 404/DVP from Don Valley Parkway, exit at Eglinton Avenue, go west to Leslie Street, turn right (north) and proceed 100 m to the entrance of Sunnybrook Park.
  • Public Transit – TTC: There is 24 hour bus TTC service along Eglinton Avenue East. Visit www.ttc.ca for more info. On weekends/race morning, TTC service might be more intermittent than usual. You might consider taking a cab to the start line or carpooling and then taking the TTC home.
Parking

Free parking is available in the limited lots within the park system and in the corporate offices along the east side of Leslie Street.

Click on the map thumbnail to view the various parking options on a full size map. The distances marked under each location indicate the approximate distance from the location to the race site.

Remember that 1 km can be walked in 10 to 12 minutes. If you move at a faster pace, this distance can be considered your run warm up.

We always advise that you arrive early and allow yourself LOTS OF TIME to walk to the race site.

Note: The park is NOT closed to traffic so please pay attention to parking marshals and follow their directions to the appropriate lots. Do NOT park illegally as you may receive a ticket. All roads and areas within the parking lots are subject to all City of Toronto parking by-laws.

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Spectator Information

You can watch your friends and family start and finish the race at the start/finish line and along the last 500 m to the finish line. Also, you can access the park by car at:

  • Don Mills Road at the Elevated Wetlands
  • Within the park, via Thorncliffe Park Avenue Park access and down the hill into the parking lot (route is very accessible)
  • Beechwood Drive – Half Marathon West Route access point
  • At bottom of hill at Gateway Blvd. off of Don Mills Road, just south of the Ontario Science Centre

Refreshments and food are very limited at the race site. Please plan accordingly by bringing beverages and snacks with you. There is lots of green space south of the start line where you can spread out a blanket, watch the race and cheer on the runners. Tim Horton’s, Starbucks and other retailers are approximately 3 km from the start/finish area on Eglinton Avenue East at Brentcliffe Avenue and on Don Mills Road, just south of the Ontario Science Centre.

Riding your bike to the park is another great way to see all the action. We do ask that you give the runners “right of way” along the path when appropriate.

Previous Race Results

2023 Results:
Half Marathon Results  |  10K Results  |  5K Results

Race Day Photos:
Please visit our Facebook page.

COVID-19 Policy

As safety is our number one priority, we will continue to follow the guidelines issued by the Province of Ontario and Toronto Public Health. All participants must review and follow the recommended guidelines and COVID-19 protocols mandated by the PUMA Toronto Women’s Run Series at the time of the event.

Athletics Ontario Sanctioned Event Certification